Boca

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

St. James Catholic Cathedral

Ceremony

The Capen House

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Jaimie Bennett

Logan Jeffcote

Kristen Litzell

Ryan Freeburn

Kelly Larsen

Groomsman TBD

Casey Waugh

Groomsman TBD 2

Reagan Bennett

Hayden Bennett

Wedding Party

Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and a short drive to downtown Winter Park. This hotel is centrally located, only a 15 minute drive to both St. James Cathedral and Capen House. Use Code:&nbsp;PPWED or click the link below. Please book before September 17, 2025 for block rate discount. The room block discount is available from Thursday to Sunday, but you don't need to book all days. Just make sure to adjust your check-in and check-out dates when making your reservation.

Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park

A boutique hotel walking distance to Park Ave shops and restaurants. It's only a 15 minute drive to St. James Cathedral and 8 minutes to Capen House.

The Alfond Inn

If you would prefer to stay at an AirBnB, there are lots of choices in the area. If you want to be close to us and the wedding events, Winter Park, College Park and downtown Orlando are good options.

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What is the dress code? Cocktail attire. We suggest suits, formal jumpsuits, cocktail dresses (knee length or longer) or dressy separates. What time should I arrive to the church for the ceremony? The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 pm, we recommend you aim to arrive between 1:30 pm and 1:45 pm to ensure you are comfortably seated beforehand. Where do I park? St. James Cathedral has a small parking lot directly next to it but we recommend parking in shared garage beneath the MAA Robinson Apartments (entrance at 3 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801). Please use a space on the second floor marked “St. James Cathedral Parking Only.”&nbsp; More parking specifics can be found <a href="https://stjamesorlando.org/parking-information/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. The Capen House has a parking lot right in front. What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? The ceremony will be at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=650e174fad7411c3&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS1081US1081&amp;output=search&amp;q=St.+James+Cathedral,+215+N+Orange+Ave,+Orlando,+FL+32801&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpIgVFCTcbZI9VMGzNoV0iOQWvoN6wK1A8aX6zC3f7flZuT9emZHqAGdNI9nkzG51SDd-nQPlypckGge4PwqkhC6B_IDxXjoD2A6vxZt6TZrM5wQyYpFRf2YfjRfHMnRH-4r9GE0XJfKXDWfJzEy-Ku5XXvd84g_rUqCNK4RouvrCRr0hsc6CW7ssK5jN3sIYIINxb6g&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. James Cathedral, 215 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801</a>. The cocktail hour and reception will be at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Capen+House/@28.5964818,-81.3478136,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88e7701ce4336f19:0xe70ae1080c564ac2!8m2!3d28.5964772!4d-81.3432002!16s%2Fg%2F11c6qchglx?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIxOC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Capen House, 633 Osceola Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789</a>. Will the events be indoor or outdoors? Ceremony will be indoor. Cocktail hour and dinner will take place outside (weather permitting) in the lake view gardens and patio, followed by dancing in the climate-controlled house. Is there a break between the ceremony and reception? There will be a short gap between the ceremony and the start of cocktail hour. We suggest stopping back at the hotel to freshen up and Uber to the reception or take a quick stroll down Park Ave in Winter Park. St. James is approximately a 15 minute drive (5.3 miles) from The Capen House so please plan accordingly for travel time. I'm not Catholic. What will the ceremony be like?You can expect a traditional ceremony with readings and vows. There will be plenty of sit/stand/knee cues you are encouraged to follow. The ceremony will be about 35 minutes. How do I RSVP?Click the RSVP tab at the top of this site. Can I bring my kids or plus one? Of course! Just make sure everyone is included when you RSVP. If there is an error with someone not being included, please let us know.

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Food & Drink Recommendations

Fun fact: Nicole and Joel have a shared love for lists. Inspired by Joel’s list of first dates questions (ask us later), Nicole created a shared list of local spots to try together. Here is the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y4H7F7UkMKCq6jQc7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to our top picks straight from the list!

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Activities

<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/FrXbhT38cKkX4fwx8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here</a> are a few suggested activities in the area other then the theme parks.

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What is the dress code? Cocktail attire. We suggest suits, formal jumpsuits, cocktail dresses (knee length or longer) or dressy separates. What time should I arrive to the church for the ceremony? The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 pm, we recommend you aim to arrive between 1:30 pm and 1:45 pm to ensure you are comfortably seated beforehand. Where is the best parking for the ceremony? St. James Cathedral has a small parking lot directly next to it. They also have a parking garage open to guests just across the street from the church. It is labeled as the “MAA Robinson Parking Garage” and is located at 310 N. Orange Ave. Park in spots labeled “St. James Cathedral Parking Only". More parking specifics can be found <a href="StJamesOrlando.org/parking-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? The ceremony will be at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=650e174fad7411c3&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS1081US1081&amp;output=search&amp;q=St.+James+Cathedral,+215+N+Orange+Ave,+Orlando,+FL+32801&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpIgVFCTcbZI9VMGzNoV0iOQWvoN6wK1A8aX6zC3f7flZuT9emZHqAGdNI9nkzG51SDd-nQPlypckGge4PwqkhC6B_IDxXjoD2A6vxZt6TZrM5wQyYpFRf2YfjRfHMnRH-4r9GE0XJfKXDWfJzEy-Ku5XXvd84g_rUqCNK4RouvrCRr0hsc6CW7ssK5jN3sIYIINxb6g&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. James Cathedral, 215 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801</a>. The cocktail hour and reception will be at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Capen+House/@28.5964818,-81.3478136,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88e7701ce4336f19:0xe70ae1080c564ac2!8m2!3d28.5964772!4d-81.3432002!16s%2Fg%2F11c6qchglx?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIxOC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Capen House, 633 Osceola Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789</a>. Please plan accordingly for transportation from the ceremony to the reception. Will the events be indoor or outdoors? Ceremony will be indoor. Cocktail hour and dinner will take place outside (weather permitting) in the lake view gardens and patio, followed by dancing in the climate-controlled house. Can I bring my kids or plus one?Of course! Just make sure everyone is included when you RSVP. If there is an error with someone not being included, please let us know. Is there a break between the ceremony and reception? There will be a short gap between the ceremony and the start of cocktail hour. St. James is approximately a 15 minute drive (5.3 miles) from The Capen House. We suggest stopping back at the hotel to freshen up and Uber to the reception or take a quick stroll down Park Ave in Winter Park. I'm not Catholic. What will the ceremony be like?You can expect a traditional ceremony with readings and vows. There will be plenty of sit/stand/knee cues for you to follow.

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